Travel - Carry On Question

Has anyone had any problems with TSA for carrying a dual handle tray that is removed from the housing?

I've got an Ikelite housing and everthing fits better in my carry on bag (Thinktank International) when the tray and handles are removed from the housing. It's a pretty stout piece of equipment and I'm worried that some security agent may view it incorrectly even with a hand screening.

Any other travel tips or packing tips would be appreciated. I leave for Christmas Island, Kiribati in a week

Has anyone had any problems with TSA for carrying a dual handle tray that is removed from the housing?

 

I've got an Ikelite housing and everthing fits better in my carry on bag (Thinktank International) when the tray and handles are removed from the housing. It's a pretty stout piece of equipment and I'm worried that some security agent may view it incorrectly even with a hand screening.

 

Any other travel tips or packing tips would be appreciated. I leave for Christmas Island, Kiribati in a week

I remove the handles from my S&S housing and use a Portercase. In the 8 years I have had been carrying my housing/strobes/etc in the Portercase, TSA/security in other countries will sometimes look and swab, but otherwise have not had much trouble with the carryon.

Remove the tray and handles, pack it all up nice and have a nice trip!